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August 27, 2026

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The Effects of Gravity on Plant Growth and Development

Research by plant science professor Mary Musgrave and her fellow researchers has solved many growth and reproductive challenges confronting plants in space.

August 21, 2009 |

Stem Cells – Boosting the Chances of a Breakthrough in Bone Repair

Health Center researchers are using embryonic stem cells to study bone cell development. Their goal – to develop better ways to change stem cells into cells that can repair bones.

August 21, 2009 |

Exploring, Explaining the World of Online Commerce

Sulin Ba studies how online retailers provide services, build brand recognition, and set prices.

August 21, 2009 | Kate Farrish

U.S. Ranks Low in Benefits Comparison

Professor Lyle Scruggs has done a survey of social insurance programs in developed countries.

August 21, 2009 | Cindy Weiss, CLAS Today

Historian Reconstructs Everyday Lives of Medieval Peasants

The stereotypes of peasant life in the Middle Ages are inaccurate and oversimplified, says Sherri Olson. Based on the careful study of centuries-old documents, she paints a different picture.

August 21, 2009 |

Graduate Student Presents Alzheimer’s Research at International Conference

A new study shows that Americans know little about the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease.

August 21, 2009 | Cindy Weiss, CLAS Today

Engineering School Wins Major Educational Awards

Four research teams in engineering have won federal funding for the support of graduate students.

August 21, 2009 | Nan Cooper, School of Engineering

Archivist Joins Human Rights Delegation to Rwanda

The Dodd Center’s Valerie Love learns about genocide and post-conflict society in Rwanda.

August 21, 2009 | Suzanne Zack, University Libraries

Lobo to be Inducted into Women’s Basketball
Hall of Fame

Rebecca Lobo will be the first UConn women’s basketball player to join the Hall of Fame.

August 21, 2009 |

Health Center Grants, May 2009

The following grants were received at the UConn Health Center through the Office of Research Administration and Finance in May 2009.

August 21, 2009 |

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